The following was posted by the Mayor despite serious concern that this might "go mainstream" and ruin the experience.
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Inspired by the "Pillows and Blankets" episode from the TV show Community, the hobbitlings set out to build their own blanket and pillow fort, Fort Maclaren, in the basement. Last night was spent in version 1.0 and today was spent creating the new and improved version 2.0.
The interior of Fort Maclaren is a welcoming place for all with three simple rules:1) No Smoking
2) No Farting
3) No Pillow-Fighting
It doesn't matter who you are, when you enter Fort Maclaren, you are surrounded by softness and comfort.
Without revealing any blanket-fort making secrets, you can appreciate the spacious and well-designed space, with plenty of cubbies and nooks for headlamps, teddies, blankets and weapons. Three hobbitlings are able to recline with ease and even to entertain the rest of the family, although the plush welcome mat was yanked away when the Mayor got too comfy and looked like he might fall asleep.